Transportation Security Screeners Salary in Fresno, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Fresno, CA

Median annual salary $60,130 -5.1% vs national
Median hourly $28.91
10th percentile $39,690
90th percentile $66,140
Employed locally 100
National median $63,360

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,690
    25th
    $49,150
    50th (median)
    $60,130
    75th
    $62,130
    90th
    $66,140

    Fresno economic context

    Unemployment rate 7.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,897 2023 • Census ACS
    Transportation Security Screeners salary vs area income 84% Median Transportation Security Screeners salary is 16% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Transportation Security Screeners

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Salinas, CA $74,630
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $74,630
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $74,630
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $74,510
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $74,400
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $73,860

    Nearby metros — Transportation Security Screeners salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $74,630
    Salinas, CA $74,630
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $74,630
    California $69,720
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $69,720
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $69,720

    Related occupations in Fresno, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $36,740
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $92,010
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $101,640
    Firefighters $68,600
    Protective Service Workers, All Other $40,330
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators $104,980

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Transportation Security Screeners make per hour in Fresno?

    The median hourly wage for Transportation Security Screeners in Fresno, CA is $28.91, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $32.48 or more per hour.

    Is Fresno above or below average for Transportation Security Screeners salaries?

    The median Transportation Security Screeners salary in Fresno, CA is 5.1% below the national median of $63,360. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Transportation Security Screeners in Fresno?

    Entry-level Transportation Security Screeners (10th percentile) earn around $39,690 per year in Fresno, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,150.